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Caretaker

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Information

ROLE OF THE JOB
 
You will support in the management of Northumberland County Councils 8,500 stock of tenanted homes, the Caretaker service provides a proactive service in supporting customers sustain their tenancies. To be responsible for keeping the Low to Mid Rise Blocks and the surrounding areas in a tidy, safe and hygienic condition, in line with Northumberland County Councils Service Standards, Cleaning Specifications and the Fire Safety Regulations 2022. Deliver an efficient and customer focused Caretaker service for all residents.
You will be a highly motivated, customer focused individual who thrives on making a positive difference to others, the successful candidate will work well with others and be able to form strong partnerships. You will also being responsible for planning and conducting regular inspections of the communal areas within blocks. Develop a continuous action plan to ensure that the blocks are maintained as safe and attractive places.
You will be office based at Compass House, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2BE.
 
Salary £24,294 to £25,979(Band 4) per annum. 
The role is a full-time, permanent position.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
 
  • Ability to drive as a Caretaker your duties involve travelling to sites throughout the county on a regular basis, flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate business needs.
  • Level 2 in Health and Safety or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of fire safety.
 
 Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis! Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about NCC, please visit our website.
 
Why choose us?
 
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
  • Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
  • Car leasing scheme
 
Further information
 
Please note that this is a full time, permanent  position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This
information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed toour Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
 
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Louise Landreth for an informal discussion please call 07709715045 or email Louise.Landreth@Northumberland.gov.uk
 
 
 

 

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